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Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute
2021-09-09 - 2021-09-10 | TX
Premiere Colorado Conference for Fundraisers
Attend Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI), the annual conference hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Colorado Chapter on September 9-10. Themed “Purpose and Possibility”, RMPI 2021 will provide nonprofit professionals the opportunity to brush up on fundraising skills, network, and set intentions for a post-pandemic era where a world of possibility lies ahead.
RMPI 2021 will kick off with an action-packed afternoon on Thursday, September 9th, leading up to the main events on Friday, September 10th. In addition to a selection of engaging and informative plenary sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to join us for an enlightening fireside chat and Q&A with keynote speaker, Edgar Villanueva, the globally recognized racial justice activist, philanthropist, and author of “Decolonizing Wealth: Indigenous Wisdom to Heal Divides and Restore Balance.”
Building upon the success of last year’s virtual conference, RMPI 2021 will be brought to you again wherever you access the internet, with opportunities for in-person connection through optional conference pods and networking happy hours based on your own comfort level and location. Wherever you attend, RMPI 2021 promises to be immersive, inspiring, and collaborative.
To learn more about how attending RMPI can help you make even greater change in your community visit http://bit.ly/RMPI2021.

Webinar - Navigating the Hybrid Fundraising Event with Tolo Events
2021-09-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TX
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Navigating the Hybrid Fundraising Event with Tolo Events
SPECIAL GUEST: Shelly Tolo, Tolo Events
As we move from virtual to hybrid fundraising events, what might our options be? Explore various scenarios of maintaining the best of virtual while re-introducing the in-person experience.
Listeners will learn various options for how a hybrid event can be formatted to be engaging for both the in-person and virtual guest. This is unchartered territory, so there is a lot to consider.
Live Webinar – Wednesday, September 15th, 2021
2:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!
Your Presenter:
Shelly Tolo, Tolo Events
Shelly Tolo launched Tolo Events in 2002 after a 12-year career as a development officer and event planner for nonprofit organizations. Her business mission is to maximize events through strategic planning and creating fabulous atmospheres and programs. She holds a master’s degree in Public Management from Carnegie Mellon University with a concentration in nonprofit organizations. In addition to her business savvy, Shelly has a keen eye for design and is recognized as a leading event designer in the industry. When asked what she hopes a potential client would say about her after an interview, Shelly responded, “more than anything I would hope they’d say she’s really nice – we want to work with her!”. Did you know Shelly was a synchronized swimmer in high school, considers herself an Olympics junkie and loves to binge-watch Naked and Afraid?
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Winspire Conference - The Future of FUNDRAISING is Now
2021-10-14 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TX
October 14th “The Future of Fundraising is Now” Winspire’s Virtual Conference will feature some of the best-known movers and shakers in the nonprofit world.
Mr. Dan Pallotta will be our keynote speaker and other notable names such as Jarrett Ransom, Danielle Snelson, Robin Thompson, and more.
With education at the top of mind, with impactful sessions supporting and nurturing our nonprofit leader’s professional and personal growth while navigating a post-pandemic fundraising environment from donor cultivations, finding your inner rock star, building a solid media voice, and moving your mission into the future.
Interested in joining us, Thursday, October 14th from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Pacific? Register today and use the code “GREATERGIVING” for $25 off a VIP ticket!
You don’t want to miss this stellar lineup and fully LIVE virtual conference!

Fueling Your Fundraiser - A Blueprint for Nonprofit Event Marketing
2021-10-15 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, 1335 South Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO, 63131, United States
Tired of webinars? We are too!!!
The philosophy behind this style of event suggests learning happens (at scale) more efficiently and effectively when we collaborate with each other, opposed to someone talking AT us on a stage for hours.
100% of the proceeds raised from this event will be donated to one of the organizations who register! At the end of the day we will draw one random organization to donate ticket sales to!
Event Date and Time:
October 15th from 9am-1 pm CT
Throughout the day, we’ll be discussing:

Pre-Event, During Event and Post-Event strategies that will help donor relationships blossom for a transactional thing to a forever thing
The new paradigm of events – how to create exceptional event experiences – (small e and big e events) – We have compiled tons of data on what donors really want
How technology will help you appeal to the next generation
Why storytelling through videos matters more than anything
What you need to know about digital media and marketing online to the next generation to scale from a mission to a movement
Analog (baby boomer) generation is phasing out. Digital (gen x, millennials, gen z) generation is phasing in as the largest generation and the wealthiest, most philanthropic generation in history.

What unites all of us is that we are building relationships within our businesses and our communities to leave the planet better than we found it. The content alone will be of incredible value, but perhaps even more valuable will be the opportunity to connect with other nonprofit executives.
This will be offered with both in-person and virtual streaming options.

Webinar - Fueling Your Fundraiser with Utopia Entertainment
2021-11-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TX
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Fueling Your Fundraiser with Utopia Entertainment
SPECIAL GUEST: Joey Goone, Utopia Entertainment
The biggest nonprofit struggle of the past has been competing for the donor dollar. Now, what nonprofits are actually competing for is time and heart. With limited time and money, families have to choose where to allocate their hearts in a world where there are many worthy nonprofits. We help nonprofits bring generations together to create and share collective meaning and purpose, driven through events and impact stories with video. Deeply connecting with people will help them realize your organization isn’t simply a nonprofit, it’s a way of being. This all starts with transforming your events and building meaningful relationships with donors through your stories.
Utopia is creating a space for nonprofit executives and fundraisers to gain valuable knowledge in the space of scaling your real impact. We’ll focus on pre, during, and post-event strategies that will strengthen your relationships with your donors. We’ll discuss how building community, inviting people with thoughtfulness, nailing your tech, scaling creative partnerships and producing incredible impact stories will help you transcend what you thought was possible.
Are you ready to scale? Join us.
Our discussions will cover both in-person and streaming events.
Live Webinar – Wednesday, November 10th, 2021
2:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!
Your Presenter:
Joey Goone, Utopia Entertainment
Joey is the President of Utopia Entertainment, an event and video production company headquartered in St. Louis, MO. By the forced nature of the pandemic, Joey and his team were challenged to think creatively on how nonprofits might create a sense of community and belonging for their donors during a time of widespread fear and scarcity. In the past 18 months, Joey and Utopia have done just that, helping 150 nonprofits raise in excess of $25,000,000. As a part of their commitment to helping nonprofits scale, Joey and his team launched a coaching program to learn with and from nonprofits, uncovering the most complex challenges nonprofit executives are faced with: creating community, scaling impact, sharing meaningful stories, and uniting hearts through amazing event experiences. Through Joey’s coaching program, the real impact is scaled, as nonprofit executives crowdsource actionable strategies from fellow nonprofit peers, building community with each other as a result.
Joey will continue to share his heart with the nonprofit world as he inspires nonprofit leaders to think boldly, embrace uncertainty, and be unapologetically different.
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Webinar - Fear a Virtual Auction? Not with this Run of Show with Auction Brio
2021-12-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TX
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Fear a Virtual Auction? Not with this Run of Show with Auction Brio
SPECIAL GUEST: Mark Schroeder, Auction Brio
Due to continued restrictions to assembly in venues, virtual auctions are ongoing in many states. Don’t fear a virtual event. Just construct a compelling Run of Show. The format of your event will bond the timing with the talent, mobile bidding, and the production crew with coordination of the event. Plus, the Run of Show dictates the timing of graphics, videos, and live testimonials for the AV team. Most importantly, the success of your bottom line will rely on your Run of Show to be seamless, well-produced, and engaging. This is how donors at home stay on the stream.
During this webinar…

Discover the importance of formatting a strategic Run of Show.
Learn to create a virtual gala that hits times, cues, and moves seamlessly from one segment to the next.
Understand the importance of time management for segments.

By creating a solid Run of Show, the AV team will fully understand their timed direction of the show and timing of camera switches, video commencement, and more.
As a multi-Emmy and Telly Award-winning broadcast television producer and talent, Mark has produced thousands of shows for local and network broadcast television.
Live Webinar – Tuesday, December 14th, 2021
1:00 pm-2:00 pm Eastern / 10:00 am – 11:00 pm Pacific
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!
Your Presenter:
Mark Schroeder, Auction Brio
Mark Schroeder CAI, BAS, CES has raised over $123,000,000 dollars for non-profit organizations and learning institutions throughout Texas and the Great Lakes region. Twice Mark has collected Fund-a-Need donations of $1,000,000 dollars and another donation of $550,000 dollars! Premiering as the benefit auctioneer for the San Antonio Spurs Tux N’ Tennies Gala, Mark rocketing the bidding to a record by selling a consigned painting for $150,000 dollars! The San Antonio Express News raved as Mark raised a new record of $186,000 dollars for the San Antonio Spurs during his first time conducting the game jersey auction. His sale of Spurs star Tim Duncan’s jersey sold for a record $67,000 dollars!
As a leader in the benefit auction industry, Mark has elevated benefit auction fundraising with innovative ideas, Emmy Award winning video production, entertainment and teaming with clients to share money generating ideas that collect tens of thousands, to hundreds of thousands and even millions more dollars for his clients. By teaming with his clients as a benefit auction consultant and strategist, Mark consistently raises more funds for charities. This immersion results in record fundraising dollars. Mark has earned the elite Certified Auctioneer Institute designation from the National Auctioneer Association. Less than 1% of all auctioneers have earned the CAI designation. Mark is one of the first auctioneers in the country to earn the Benefit Auctioneer Specialist certification reflecting his elevated status and expertise in the benefit auction industry.
Mark is a thirty-one time Emmy nominated sports anchor and reporter. He won 4-Emmy Awards and a Telly Award with WJW-TV, CBS, Fox and SportsTime Ohio. He has earned multiple awards from the Associated Press and Cleveland Press Club. Mark is a graduate of John Carroll University, Reppert School of Auctioneering and Hondros College of Business.
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Special Topic Webinar: Fund A Need (For Greater Giving Clients)
2021-12-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TX
Give your donors the “Why.”
Fund a Need donations are the easiest ways to tell your audience why they are attending your event (In-person or Virtually) and the easiest way to raise funds for your organization.
Join us for a live webinar on December 15th, 2021 at 10:00 AM PST where we will discuss best practices and the best ways to use Greater Giving’s tools for a successful Fund a Need. This webinar is intended for Greater Giving clients and will focus heavily on the use of our product during the Fund a Need.

Ohio Auctioneers Association Conference
2022-01-07 - 2022-01-08 | TX
Visit with Debby at the Ohio Auctioneers Association Conference
January 7-8, 2022
Do you want to improve your donors’ experience, digitalize fundraising efforts, help your clients be more organized in their fundraising efforts, and increase your revenue?
Then come see us at the Ohio Auctioneers Association Conference.
Stop by and we’ll demonstrate Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time. You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2022. We will also have Auction Planners, information on online bidding and our partner program, giveaways and enter to win a $100 donation to your favorite non-profit and Volume 1 of 26 Revenue Enhancers to keep for yourself.
Catch Tricia Brauers’ class on Benefit Auctions on January 7th at 3:00 pm!
Conference Location:
Marriott Columbus Northwest
5605 Blazer Parkway, Dublin OH 43017 614-791-1000
For more information on the conference, click here.
We look forward to seeing you in Dublin, OH!

Webinar - How to Future-Proof a fundraiser in 2022 with SeattleLives
2022-01-12 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TX
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How to Future-Proof a fundraiser in 2022 with SeattleLives
SPECIAL GUEST: Pavel Verbovski, SeattleLives
Supporters, donors, and audiences expect flexibility to join your fundraising efforts from wherever/whenever. Not planning a virtual option for an in-person fundraiser in 2022 will be a mistake that can alienate donors and squander opportunities to gather support. PNTA #SeattleLives as a national vendor for both in-person and virtual fundraisers will identify important lessons learned from 2020-2021 and how to find a happy medium in 2022.
Attending will give the participant an idea of industry-leading virtual/hybrid production techniques and requirements that can be folded into event/fundraiser planning.
Live Webinar – Wednesday, January 12th, 2022
2:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!
Your Presenter:
Pavel Verbovski, SeattleLives
With over a decade in the fundraising space, Pavel has worked with a variety of non-profits helping them execute their visions and present well to audiences and stakeholders. Pavel and the SeattleLives team have helped guide over 40 nonprofits through the pandemic consistently meeting goal or exceeding board expectations.
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Virginia Auctioneers Association Conference
2022-01-14 - 2022-01-15 | TX
Visit with Debby at the Virginia Auctioneers Association Conference
January 14-15, 2022
Do you want to improve your donors’ experience, digitalize fundraising efforts, help your clients be more organized in their fundraising efforts, and increase your revenue?
Then come see us at the Virginia Auctioneers Association Conference.
Stop by and we’ll demonstrate Greater Giving Online Bidding and Go Time. You’ll learn about the latest fundraising trends for 2022. We will also have Auction Planners, information on online bidding and our partner program, giveaways and enter to win a $100 donation to your favorite non-profit and Volume 1 of 26 Revenue Enhancers to keep for yourself.
Conference Location:
The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
110 Shenandoah Ave NW, Roanoke VA 24016
For more information on the conference, click here.
We look forward to seeing you in Roanoke, VA!

Special Topic Webinar: Sponsorships in Greater Giving (For Clients)
2022-01-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TX
Sponsorships are a key component of any event and can bring in a significant portion of your proceeds. Join us for a live webinar on January 6th, 2022 at 11:00 AM PST where we will discuss sponsorship best practices and how to use Greater Giving’s tools to effectively manage and recognize your sponsors.
This live webinar is intended for Greater Giving Clients only.

Raising Paddles - Chicago 2022
2022-02-04 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Maggiano’s Streets of Woodfield, 1901 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
Register today to join us for a day of learning in Schaumburg!

Come join us for an exciting day as we provide informative sessions on all things gala. Our goal is to provide an entertaining event that will give you access to subject matter experts on aspects of gala planning. Our focus will be on full guest experience, so you can enjoy the day as an attendee, including a mock auction, entertainment, and full guest experience from check-in to check-out. Three professional auctioneers will be leading the sessions, each with over 20 years of experience in the fundraising space. This workshop will cover all aspects of fundraising for your gala or fundraiser, from the planning phase to the execution of a successful event.
Friday, February 4th, 2022
9:00 AM-3:00 PM (Registration is open at 8:30)

Maggiano’s
Streets of Woodfield
1901 Woodfield Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173

$60 Per Person

Included in your admission: Seminar, lunch, entertainment, chance to win over $25k in prizes for your next event, meet & greet with event sponsors.
Featured Topics: Event Planning, Audience Development, Board Engagement, Revenue Enhancement, CryptoCurrency Donations, and Donor Stewardship

Register today!

Raising Paddles Workshop - Kansas City 2022
2022-02-09 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Gallery, 50 East 13th Street Suite 200, Kansas City, MO, 64106, United States
Register today to join us for a day of learning in Kansas City!

Come join us for an exciting day as we provide informative sessions on all things gala. Our goal is to provide an entertaining event that will give you access to subject matter experts on aspects of gala planning. Our focus will be on full guest experience, so you can enjoy the day as an attendee, including a mock auction, entertainment, and full guest experience from check-in to check-out. Three professional auctioneers will be leading the sessions, each with over 20 years of experience in the fundraising space. This workshop will cover all aspects of fundraising for your gala or fundraiser, from the planning phase to the execution of a successful event.

Wednesday, February 9th, 2022
9:00 AM-3:00 PM (Registration is open at 8:30)

The Gallery
50 East 13th Street, Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64106

$60 Per Person

Included in your admission: Seminar, lunch, entertainment, chance to win over $25k in prizes for your next event, meet & greet with event sponsors.
Featured Topics: Event Planning, Audience Development, Board Engagement, Revenue Enhancement, CryptoCurrency Donations, and Donor Stewardship

Register today!

Webinar - Unlocking Every Hidden Dollar with Artisan Auctions
2022-02-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TX
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Unlocking Every Hidden Dollar with Artisan Auctions
SPECIAL GUEST: Kelly Russell, Artisan Auctions
One of the biggest opportunity catalysts in giving is human connection, so where can we find human connection keys, before and during your event? Artisan Auctions wants your event to be set up for success. 90% of that is your organization’s preparedness. Join us as we dive deeper to unlock those hidden dollars.
We’re going to discuss missed opportunities, and how to prepare for your event in a way that no money is left on the table, and how to prepare for the success of your staff and vendors.
Live Webinar – Wednesday, February 9th, 2022
2:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!
Your Presenter:
Kelly Russell, Artisan Auctions
Kelly Russell is an expert auction strategist, benefit auctioneer and fundraising host who has helped organizations raise over $200 Million in support of their great work. Kelly leads her team of fundraising professionals to produce auctions that consistently exceed client goals, and Kelly’s remarkable results keep clients coming back year after year. With 17 years of profitable auctions behind her, Kelly’s passion is coaching nonprofit organizations and schools on how to maximize their revenue while eliminating wasted time and effort. When she isn’t planning auctions and raising record-breaking revenue, you can find Kelly traveling the globe, hosting (and crushing) game night, or relaxing with a fizzy beverage among friends in the great outdoors. Kelly and her team are dedicated to one mission: powerful fundraising for positive change.
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Raising Paddles Workshop - St. Louis 2022
2022-02-11 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Spot Content Studio, 5550 Fyler Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63139, United States
Register today to join us for a day of learning in St. Louis!

Come join us for an exciting day as we provide informative sessions on all things gala. Our goal is to provide an entertaining event that will give you access to subject matter experts on aspects of gala planning. Our focus will be on full guest experience, so you can enjoy the day as an attendee, including a mock auction, entertainment, and full guest experience from check-in to check-out. Three professional auctioneers will be leading the sessions, each with over 20 years of experience in the fundraising space. This workshop will cover all aspects of fundraising for your gala or fundraiser, from the planning phase to the execution of a successful event.

Friday, February 11th, 2022
9:00 AM-2:00 PM (Registration is open at 8:30)

Spot Content Studio
5550 Fyler Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139
$60 Per Person
Included in your admission: Seminar, lunch, entertainment, chance to win over $25k in prizes for your next event, meet & greet with event sponsors.
Featured Topics: Event Planning, Audience Development, Board Engagement, Revenue Enhancement, CryptoCurrency Donations, and Donor Stewardship

Register today!

Special Topic Webinars-Deep Dive into Data & Reports (For Greater Giving Clients)
2022-02-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TX
Join us to talk about data in Greater Giving on Thursday, February 24th, 2022! We’re going to be talking about best practices, getting the most out of your data, and the best reports to use. Gain a better understanding about how reports and searches work within the Greater Giving software – from the basics perfect for new users to advanced tips for super users.
This webinar is recommended for Greater Giving clients.

Fundraising Day in Boston 2022
2022-04-05 | Boston Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Heading to Boston on April 5th to spend the day IN-PERSON (!) at the AFP Massachusetts Chapter Fundraising Day in Boston conference. If you’ll be there, be sure to stop by and visit Kim to learn more about our solutions and how they can help you raise more and stress less.

Webinar - Golf Event Best Practices
2022-04-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TX
Golf Event Best Practices
Are you hosting a golf event? Join us for this session as we share best practices and guidelines to organize it all with Greater Giving Software, to help make your contactless golf outing a successful fundraising event. We cover planning, software settings, how to, sponsorships, and organizing your golfers.
This webinar is recommended for Greater Giving clients. Can’t attend the live webinar? Don’t worry! The session will be recorded and made available for anyone in the Help Center. If you’re brand new to the Greater Giving software we recommend starting with Greater Giving 101.

Getting Back to Live and In-Person Workshop - Berkeley, CA
2022-04-12 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | David Brower Center, 2150 ALLSTON WAY, SUITE 100, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
Live events are coming back! Are you ready? Many of us have not held a live event in a while, so let’s get together to talk about what has changed and what still works in the world of fundraising auctions and non-profit event production.
Presented by industry experts from Stellar Fundraising Auctions, Beth Sandefur Events, Greater Giving, and The Lux Productions.
This workshop will feature in-depth discussions on:

How the culture of in-person events has evolved
The ways auction software has changed
Best practices for registration in the time of Covid
Leaving your silent auction online
Making your fund-a-need successful
Live auction lots that work
Conducting a hybrid event
Breakout Q&A sessions, and
A live demonstration by Orion’s Kitchen

$50 registration includes light breakfast, lunch, and the culinary demonstration. Limited to 50 attendees, so register now!
Tuesday, April 12th, 2022
9am – 2pm
Location: David Brower Center Berkeley, CA

Webinar - Major Fundraising Events & Galas: What’s New for 2022? with FSA Auctions
2022-04-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TX
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Major Fundraising Events & Galas: What’s New for 2022? with FSA Auctions
SPECIAL GUEST: Freddie Silveria, FSA Auctions
During this webinar learn…
1. Live Auction lots and trends
2. Paddle Raise strategies for success
3. Hybrid and virtual elements

Live Webinar – Wednesday, April 13th, 2021
2:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!
Your Presenter:
Freddie Silveria, FSA Auctions
Freddie Silveria is energetic, genuine and passionate about making a difference and a positive impact. Freddie grew up being a caregiver for his mother who lived bed-ridden in chronic pain for 17 years after a car accident. Stress and medical bills compounded, his family eventually became homeless. Freddie’s heart, hard work and professionalism have quickly turned FSA Auctions into one of the nation’s leading fundraising event strategists and auctioneers. FSA Auctions, owner Freddie Silveria BAS partners with nonprofits, schools and charity organizations to maximize fundraising efforts at benefit events and provide a positive guest experience. FSA Auctions has fundraised tens of millions for 100+ clients like Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Salvation Army, American Red Cross, CASA, Habitat for Humanity, Sutter Health Foundation and more. In-person, virtual, or hybrid fundraising events, the FSA Auctions team can help you raise the funds your organization needs to thrive. More at FSAauctions.com Freddie Silveria is 1 of 40 auctioneers in CA to have earned his Benefit Auctions Specialist designation from the National Auctioneers Association in Las Vegas. Freddie is a graduate with a focus is benefit auctions from the World-Wide College of Auctioneering in Iowa. He is responsible for educating other fundraising auctioneers across the country as an education task force member for the annual Benefit Auctions Summit. He is also an Association of Fundraising Professionals Sacramento board member and Impact Foundry faculty instructor for
nonprofits. When Freddie isn’t fundraising, he is a professional youth speaker. He facilitates a school culture program called Breaking Down the Walls in middle and high schools across US and Canada. The workshop brings students together to share real stories and understand it’s hard to hate someone whose story you know. Freddie has spoken about character, respect and leadership with over 100,000 youth at Harvard, Georgetown, University San Diego and more.
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AFP ICON 2022 - Las Vegas, NV
2022-05-02 - 2022-05-04 | MGM Las Vegas, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Viva Las Vegas!
Will you be heading to #AFPICON 2022 May 2-4 for the world’s largest conference for professional fundraisers? Make sure and visit our booth in the exhibit hall during your trip.
In Booth #604 we have an exclusive opportunity for you to experience “The #1 Dance Party Button in the World” from our friends at 30 Second Dance Party. Showcase your dance on the conference app, or social media to have the chance to win a button of your own for your office or home! Let our team scan your badge and you’ll be entered to win a pair of Bose Quiet Comfort Noise Canceling Headphones.
We can’t wait to connect with you in person in Las Vegas soon!

Webinar - Democratizing Your Event with Swaim Strategies
2022-05-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TX
﻿﻿﻿﻿SPECIAL GUESTS: Anthony Harden and Sama Shagaga, Swaim Strategies
It’s time for you to move your event to meet a growing demand of inclusivity. Inclusive philanthropy gives the nonprofit sector an opportunity to move away from fundraising rooted in white supremacy and toward fundraising that unites. In this session, we’ll share numerous practices you can adopt right now to democratize your event and provide new ways to activate your donor base around your mission.
Learning objectives:

Clarify your call to action and walk away with ideas to
create a clear and equitable purpose for your event
Explore different ways to amplify a diversification of
voices
Learn which tools to incorporate into your in-person,
virtual or hybrid event to provide easy engagement
Discover best practices for accessibility, including
ASL, captioning, language and technology support
Share examples of nonprofits excelling in
democratizing components

Live Webinar – Wednesday, May 11th, 2022
2:00 pm-3:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Pacific
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and receive the recording after the webinar!
Your Presenters:
Anthony Harden, Swaim Strategies
Anthony Harden (he/him) is a Project Manager at Swaim Strategies. With a background in theatre production, performance and event planning, Anthony entered the fundraising sector managing large and small donor events for the arts. He has a passion for the stories we tell and believes that empathy has the power to nurture a community and shape the world we live in.
Anthony partners with organizations to connect the dots between their mission and their personal journey. He believes that the real magic happens when people work together toward the world we want to see.

Sama Shagaga, Swaim Strategies
Sama Shagaga (he/him) is Senior Project Manager and Director of Fundraising Strategy at Swaim Strategies. His passion is creating a culture of service that builds a more equitable community. That personal mission has led to over 15 years of fundraising and programmatic nonprofit work.
With experience stewarding major donor and corporate relationships, implementing capital campaigns and board leadership of a statewide organization, Sama has holistic expertise of the nonprofit world.
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Texas Auctioneers Association Annual Convention 2022
2022-06-17 - 2022-06-19 | Embassy Suites Frisco, 7600 John Q Hammons Dr, Frisco, TX, 75034, United States
Annual Convention and State Championship June 17-19
Greater Giving is proud to be participating in the TAA Annual Convention. This year we’ll be showcasing the new Auction Control Center for your virtual and hybrid events. Stop by for a demo of our software for online bidding, and auction management and to talk with Aimee or Debby about our partner program. We’ll have a free drawing for a $100 donation to the nonprofit of your choice and a free book of 26 Revenue Enhancers to help you with your benefit consulting.
Location:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention Center, Frisco TX
To register, Visit:
https://texasauctioneers.org/event-2022-annual-convention/

Elevate 2022-a Hybrid Conference for Fundraising Events
2022-06-21 - 2022-06-22 | Webinar, Online
Join us at Elevate 2022, a Hybrid Conference for Fundraising Events
Part of our mission and commitment at Greater Giving is to create partnerships that help build a better world for all.
That’s why this year we are partnering with Swaim Strategies at Elevate: A Hybrid Conference for Fundraising Events as a Silver Sponsor. This hybrid conference is a chance to learn how fundraising events have changed and what we learned from the pandemic.
We hope to see you there!

Register now!

About Elevate:
On day 1, attendees will take a deep dive into event building blocks—storytelling, relationship-building, strategy—and fuse them together with virtual, hybrid and in-person tools to make post-pandemic events a success. On day 2, attendees will walk through each step to create their own event plan.
Featured keynote speaker Sama Shagaga will also talk about what is new and exciting in event strategy, how donor demographics have shifted and share new trends in fundraising events. Attendees may choose to join in person or virtually.
To learn more about the conference, visit elevatenonprofit.com
Elevate: A Hybrid Conference for Fundraising Events – add to your calendar!
Tuesday–Wednesday, June 21–22, 2022
$180 Virtual Admission
$250 In-Person Admission
FREE BIPOC Admission
elevatenonprofit.com

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National Auctioneers Association Benefit Auction Summit & Conference and Show 2022
2022-07-26 - 2022-07-28 | Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA, 92108, United States
Booth 42
July 26-28 2022
Proud to sponsor and exhibit at the National Auctioneers Association Benefit Auction Summit and Conference and Show both in-person and online!
Every year hundreds of auctioneers gather to continue their education as well as compete for international recognition. July 26-28 We are exhibiting in San Diego, CA Booth 42 as well as a table at the Benefit Auction Summit. Stop by and see the new Auction Control Panel. Enter the drawing for a Bose Noise Canceling headset and putt for prizes!
Register Here! https://auctioneers.org/CS2022/

Apex: Greater Giving User Conference 2022
2022-08-09 - 2022-08-11 | Webinar, Online
Connecting Remarkable Fundraisers to Collaborate, Learn, and Become Inspired.
Join us for a 3-day virtual conference exclusively for you-our valued client.
In the past 20 years, we are proud to have been a part of the success of countless fundraising events and want to bring our knowledge direct to you this August.
Hear first-hand from our team of experts and industry partners their best practices to take your fundraising to the next level.
Learn more and register today!

Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute 2022
2022-08-31 | Grant Humphreys Mansion, 770 Pennsylvania St., Denver, CO, 80203, United States
Premiere Colorado Conference for Fundraisers
Attend Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute (RMPI), the annual conference hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Colorado Chapter on Wednesday, August 31st at the Grant Humphreys Mansion in Denver. Themed “Reset. Rethink. Reimagine”, RMPI 2022 will provide nonprofit professionals the opportunity to brush up on fundraising skills, network, and set intentions for a post-pandemic era where a world of possibility lies ahead.
RMPI 2022 will offer a selection of engaging and informative educational sessions. LaDawn Sullivan (The Denver Foundation) will kick off the day with a thought-provoking and inspiring keynote. You will have the chance to choose from several different sessions, and everyone will come together for an interactive lunch on Community Centric Fundraising.
To learn more about how attending RMPI can help you make even greater change in your community visit our website here.

Boys and Girls Club Midwest Leadership Conference
2022-10-18 - 2022-10-20 | Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, 35 W. 5th St., Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202

Boys & Girls Club Pacific Leadership Conference
2022-11-01 - 2022-11-04 | Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort And Spa, 21500 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648, United States
Back in person for the first time in three years, the regional planning committee of Club professionals has developed a world-class event, tailored to the topics and needs critical to serving young people and leading Clubs in our region at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa that is just steps from the beach. Join us for three days that include:
• A welcome reception to kick-off the conference on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 5:30 p.m. PDT
• Industry-leading speakers who will motivate and inspire
• Board track designed for networking across organizations
• Learning sessions to spark new ideas and address key issues
• Exhibit hall packed with resources that support

All Things Gala in St. Louis
2022-11-08 08:30 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cardinals Nation BallPark Village, 602 Clark Street, St. Louis, MO, 63102, United States
Fundraising Strategies in Action
Raising Paddles offers a unique approach to providing educational sessions on fundraising strategies for your next gala or golf outing. This event is run just like a gala, starting with a cocktail hour with morning mimosas, a silent auction and entertainment, a delicious sit-down lunch. Then a mock fundraising program will exhibit the best practices in motion to replicate at YOUR next event. Along the way we will provide valuable sessions on topics such as donor development strategies, making the ask, and enhancing the guest experience. We will demonstrate a live auction and a paddle raise. Other innovative revenue enhancing fundraising strategies will help keep your event fresh each and every year.
The silent and live auction, along with raffles will be stocked with valuable prizes. You can win by using “play money” we hand out to you to make it fun and engaging. Many attendees will take prizes as valuable as $5,000 home to use at their next gala! Please see a list of our sponsors in a separate section, who will provide these prizes for you to win!
Come Join Us! A fun day of learning, a chance to win some amazing prizes, and a chance to network with other similar organizations as you strive to maximize fundraising at your next event!
Please check out the Agenda Page for more details on the schedule for the day.
Event Details
St. Louis
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
9:00 am – 3:30 Pm
Cardinals National Ballpark Village
602 Clark Street – 2nd floor private dining room
St. Louis, MO 63102
About Raising Paddles
Raising Paddles was an inspiration derived from the loss of a loved one who was mission focused and love to help others in their time of need. At your event, you will also see a difference through our nationally renowned team of fundraising ambassadors. More than the traditional spotter, our team becomes ambassadors for your cause, and helps engage your guests from the moment they arrive at your event. Our goal is to make sure your guests leave with a memorable experience and with the intention of returning year after year and inviting their friends to come with.
